Faculty of Art
Drawing and Painting
Deirdre McIntosh
A Field Of Bruised Flowers
Painting
The connection between the body and nature came through during the process of making this piece. Through the stains and the folds of the fabric, there was a strong floral resemblance that I chose to embrace. Nature changes as it heals in similar ways to the body, where different colours represent the transition from a state of injury to a state of recovery.
Work by
Deirdre McIntosh
Drawing & Painting
“I explore the tactile process of staining fabric to create self-portraits which take on delicate abstract forms. Influenced by soak-stain painting, I strive to create a balance between controlling...” [More]
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